In House, M.D., which band performs the opening theme song “Teardrop”?

Massive Attack performs “Teardrop,” the song used as House, M.D.’s opening theme in its original broadcast form.

“Teardrop” was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998. The song features vocals by Elizabeth Fraser, whose distinctive singing is one of its best-known musical elements. House, M.D. used the track to establish an atmospheric identity for its opening credits.

The song’s placement helped connect the medical drama with a moody, modern sound rather than a traditional orchestral television theme. In some broadcasts and regions, licensing arrangements led to alternate versions or different opening music, which is why viewers may remember variations.

Massive Attack is sometimes confused with Radiohead or Portishead because all are associated with alternative and atmospheric music. The credited performer of “Teardrop” is Massive Attack.